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Help asking doctor if this is small fiber neuropathy or something else

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 17, 2019 | Replies (55)
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@albiet

@jimhd how long did it take to to ramp up to 45mg and how’s your sleep. Have u been on it a long time ?The only other antidepressant I’ve taken is cymbalta as that helps with pain also .

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Nov 12, 2019

@albiet

I started at around 30mg and after a month went up to 45. I haven't taken it very long - maybe a year or so.

I have sleep apnea and use a Bipap machine. I sleep well, though the sleep doctor has advised me to keep it down to 9 hours. Drowsiness is a factor in several of my meds, and I pretty much take them at bedtime.

I tried Cymbalta a few years ago but it didn't help either the pain or mood.

Jim

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